Although Devizes itself didn't have an airfield (at any time in the past 100 years) the surrounding area (withing 20 miles) was very active in the war with the RAF having many airfields (Air Stations) carrying out various roles. Here is a list of airfields during the second world war. There are links available if you require more inormation. Alton Barnes. RAF. 50 Grp. EFTS RLG Blakehill Farm/Cricklade. RAF. 46 Grp. Transport Ops Boscombe Down. RAF. 23 Grp. Experimental and Research Castle Combe. RAF. 23 Grp AFU Clyffe Pypard. RAF. 50 Grp. EFTS Colerne. RAF. 10 Grp. Fighter Ops Down Ampney. RAF. 46 Grp. Transport Ops Hullavington RAF. 23 Grp. EFTS Keevil. RAF. 23 Grp. HGCU Lyneham. RAF. 116 Wing. Transport. Netheravon, RAF. 38 Grp. Fighter Ops Oatlands Hill. RAF. 70 Grp. Fighter satellite Old Sarum/Ford Farm. RAF. 70 Grp. Fighter OTU Overton Heath. RAF. 23 Grp. FIS RLG Ramsbury. 9th AF. 437th Troop Carrier Group Shrewton/Tilshead. RAF. 38 Grp. Fighter. RLG Upavon. RAF. 23 Grp. FIS Wanborough. RAF. 50 Grp. BAS Wroughton. RAF. 41 Grp. Yatesbury. RAF. 27 Grp. Radio School Zeals. RAF. 32 Grp Can you help? If you have any pictures or stories from the war please e-mail or phone Devizes Heritage direct by clicking here. |